Medical Writing Manager Jobs

Medical writing manager jobs are open across pharma, biotech, medical devices, and CROs, from associate manager to senior director level, with specializations in regulatory affairs, clinical documentation, and scientific communications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles39
Top stateMassachusetts
Top employerTaylor Strategy Partners
Top cityBoston, MA
Work type55% Remote
Top industryBiotechnology

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Medical Writing Intern
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Medical Writing Intern
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Boston, Massachusetts
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$41 - $48/hr
1,001-5,000

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Medical Writing Intern
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Medical Writing Intern
AstraZeneca
Boston, Massachusetts
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$41 - $48/hr
10,000+

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Associate Director, Medical Writing - Clinical & Regulatory
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Associate Director, Medical Writing - Clinical & Regulatory
Taylor Strategy Partners
Atlanta, Georgia
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Master of Science
11-50

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Associate Director, Medical Writing - Clinical & Regulatory
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Associate Director, Medical Writing - Clinical & Regulatory
Taylor Strategy Partners
Princeton, New Jersey
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Master of Science
11-50

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Associate Director, Medical Writing - Clinical & Regulatory
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Associate Director, Medical Writing - Clinical & Regulatory
Taylor Strategy Partners
Baltimore, Maryland
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
Master of Science
11-50

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Medical Writing Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Taylor Strategy Partners6 open roles
Precision AQ2 open roles
Cogent Biosciences2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical writing manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field
  • Five or more years of medical writing experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO settings
  • Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring a team of medical writers
  • Proficiency with regulatory submissions including INDs, NDAs, BLAs, or CTDs
  • Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines and FDA or EMA submission standards
  • Experience with document management systems and style guide development

Tips for Your Medical Writing Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to submission types

Hiring managers scan for the document types you have managed: CSRs, INDs, NDAs, briefing documents, or manuscripts. List each type explicitly and note the therapeutic areas covered so reviewers can match your background to their pipeline.

Show your cross-functional leadership record

Medical writing managers are evaluated on how well they direct writers and align with regulatory, clinical, and medical affairs teams. Describe specific projects where you coordinated across functions, not just edited documents or set timelines.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists medical writing manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by regulatory pathway

Roles supporting FDA submissions differ from those tied to EMA or ICH guidelines. Identify which regulatory frameworks a posting emphasizes before applying, and align your cover letter to the specific agency context the employer mentions.

Prepare a writing sample set before interviews

Many hiring panels request redacted samples of documents you have managed. Have two or three examples ready, one regulatory and one scientific or medical affairs, with a brief explanation of your editorial and strategic decisions on each.

Negotiate based on document complexity

When discussing compensation, reference the complexity and regulatory stakes of the submissions you have owned, such as BLA modules or advisory committee briefings, rather than team size alone. Document complexity is a recognized driver of scope in this role.

Medical Writing Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most medical writing managers?

Taylor Strategy Partners, Precision AQ, and Cogent Biosciences are hiring the most medical writing managers right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Demand is especially strong at large pharma companies and CROs managing late-stage clinical pipelines.

How many medical writing manager jobs are remote?

About 90% of medical writing manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting a strong shift toward distributed teams in this field. Roles focused on scientific communications and publication planning tend to have the highest remote availability, while regulatory-heavy positions often require closer collaboration with on-site clinical and regulatory affairs teams.

How do you become a medical writing manager?

Start by building several years of hands-on medical writing experience in pharma, biotech, or a CRO, focusing on regulatory documents or scientific publications. Take on informal leadership by mentoring junior writers and owning document strategies for major submissions. Pursuing a credential through the American Medical Writers Association can strengthen your profile before moving into a formal management role.

How do you get hired as a medical writing manager with limited management experience?

Emphasize any project leadership you have done, even if it was informal: training a new writer, owning a submission timeline, or coordinating across clinical and regulatory teams on a single document. Highlight the complexity of documents you have managed independently. Employers in smaller biotech companies often hire from within the contributor level when a candidate demonstrates strategic thinking and strong cross-functional communication alongside solid writing credentials.

What does the medical writing manager interview process look like?

Most processes begin with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your regulatory background and team experience, followed by a panel interview with writing directors, regulatory affairs leads, or medical affairs stakeholders. Candidates are frequently asked to walk through a past submission or writing project in detail. Some employers include a written exercise or request redacted document samples. Final rounds often involve a discussion with senior leadership about departmental strategy and pipeline priorities.

Where can I find and apply to medical writing manager jobs?

You can find and apply to medical writing manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your therapeutic area expertise and regulatory background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and career goals.

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